Quick facts
Destination
Gombe National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$15 per night
Star rating
2 / 5
Number of rooms
20
Nearest airport
Kigoma Airport (TKQ) — In Kigoma town, near Kigoma Airport
Best for
Budget Kigoma, Gombe Gateway, Free Breakfast, WiFi, Livingstone Museum, Affordable
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Malagarasi Hotel โ Kigoma's Budget Gombe Gateway Hotel
Malagarasi Hotel is a budget hotel in Kigoma town, western Tanzania โ the gateway to Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains. Named after the Malagarasi River, Tanzania's second-longest river that flows into Lake Tanganyika near Kigoma, the hotel is well-positioned for travellers exploring western Tanzania. A TripAdvisor review describes it as "a very good place to stay a few nights waiting for a trip to Gombe National Park. Price per night is 40,000 TZS per room โ level of accommodation is cool, room service, self-contained. The breakfast is very nice and rich."
Free WiFi, free parking and free breakfast are included. The hotel is near the Livingstone Memorial Museum at Ujiji and close to the lakeside. A functional and well-priced base for budget travellers heading to Gombe or Mahale.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Kigoma Airport (TKQ)
Transfer time
In Kigoma town, near Kigoma Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Self-contained budget rooms with en-suite facilities. Free breakfast, WiFi and parking. Near Lake Tanganyika and Livingstone Museum.
Best time to visit
โ Good season โ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Malagarasi Hotel is Kigoma's most practical budget hotel for Gombe visitors โ 40,000 TZS per room, good breakfast, free WiFi and a functional self-contained setup. Good value for transit accommodation in Kigoma.โ The SafariBando team
